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Automation Technician

Eaton, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626

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Maintenance Automation and Controls Technician

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance Automation and Controls Technician. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our South Bend, IN manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Automation + Controls Tech will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated equipment within a forging manufacturing environment. The expected annual salary range for this role is $67,500.00 - $99,000.00 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program and additional overtime earnings. What You’ll Do This role will provide technical solutions to ensure the plant operates efficiently, minimizing downtime for automated machinery, robotics, and control systems through proactive maintenance and root cause analysis. This position reports to the engineering department while also supporting the maintenance and production teams. Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new automated systems and design, help implement automation for already established machinery. Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all automated equipment malfunctions, including PLCs, robotic systems, and other control systems. Comprehend electric/electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints. Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on presses and other plant equipment. Continuous learning and updating skills to adapt to new machinery, technology, and processes. Complete requisitions to facilitate ordering of parts and maintenance supplies as used/needed. Working knowledge of a CMMS (Computerized Maint. Management System) is a plus. Experience with Allen Bradley and Eaton/Moeller/CodeSys PLC’s is desired. Ability to work well with all other teammates, provide proper training, and create/maintain documentation for automation projects. Must display professional conduct and have good communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal). Adhere to all plant safety requirements to ensure compliance with MESH and OSHA regulations. Maintain work area housekeeping and assist in department/team housekeeping efforts. Qualifications Required Basic Qualifications: Minimum of High School Diploma and/or GED from an accredited institution + 3 years in Automation, Controls, and Robotics experience OR Associates Degree in Industrial Automation and/or PLC Programming. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the South Bend, IN facility. Active Duty Military is exempt from this geographical limitation. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Automation, Controls, and Robotics from an accredited institution Three (3) years of electrical/automation Allen Bradley PLC experience Skills Ability to work all shifts and flexibility to train teammates on other shifts Able to lift up to 40 lbs We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second-chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

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